Courtland, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Southampton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,784 Population 1,939/sq mi density
$49,620 Median Income $19,087 per capita
$237,300 Home Value $294,558 Zillow
$966 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$49,620 median income, 19.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$237,300 home value, $966/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Courtland, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,620
34% below
$19,087 per capita
Home Value
$237,300
16% below
Zillow: $294,558
Median Rent
$966/mo
17% below
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
433% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Courtland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Courtland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
84%
Rent
83%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
533%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Courtland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Courtland residents earn a median household income of $49,620 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,087. The unemployment rate stands at 19.2% (433% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Courtland is $237,300 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,558. Median rent is $966/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

19.4% of adults in Courtland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Courtland has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,784
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,939/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,620
Per Capita$19,087
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty14.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Housing

B+
Home Value$237,300
Rent$966
Ownership40.7%
Zillow$294,558
Housing Units515
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation26 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Courtland was founded in 1791.
The median home in Courtland was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.